FAQs • West St. Paul, MN • CivicEngage

How do I get a gun permit?: West St. Paul Police Department issues Permit to Purchase Handguns for residents of West St. Paul (you must provide identification that shows a West St. Paul address). You may stop in to get fill out an application here at the station Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The applications take one week to process. Residents are required to return to the station to pick up their permits after one week’s time.

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1. How do I get a police report and is there a cost?: Come up to the police station Monday – Friday between 8:00am to 4:30pm to request a copy of a police report.

2. Is there a cost for a police report?: There is no fee for copies of police reports unless they are over 3 pages or more in length. If three pages or more it’s .25 per page.

3. Once I request a copy of a police report, how long does it take to receive the report?: Generally it can take up to 10 days to receive a copy of a police report. Staff will do their best to provide you a copy of the report in less than 10 days.

4. Can a report be e-mailed to me?: No, you must come up in person to receive a copy of the police report. Some reports may require verification, so please bring your ID

5. How to do I get a copy of an accident report?: Same as getting a police report. Come up to the police station Monday-Friday 8:00am to 430pm to receive a copy of an accident report. Please bring ID to verification.

6. How can I safely dispose of old or expired medication?: There is a medication drop box here at city hall which you may drop unused/old medication. It is bright green and located in the entrance to city hall. Sharps or thermometers are not permitted.

7. Does the West St. Paul Police Department do fingerprinting?: We provide fingerprinting services for residents of West St. Paul. There is a fee of $17. Please bring your ID for verification of residency in West St. Paul.

8. How do I get a gun permit?: West St. Paul Police Department issues Permit to Purchase Handguns for residents of West St. Paul (you must provide identification that shows a West St. Paul address). You may stop in to get fill out an application here at the station Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The applications take one week to process. Residents are required to return to the station to pick up their permits after one week’s time.

9. How can I find out who is investigating my case?: You may call the police department at 651-552-4200 and the records staff can direct you to the officer or investigator that has been assigned to your case.

10. Who do I contact if my car was towed or impounded?: Cars that have been impounded or towed from West St. Paul are done so by Absolute Towing and Recovery. Their phone number is 651-337-2149. You may call them to get costs and directions to their location.

A standard tow should generally cost $125 + $12 City Admin Fee + Storage Fee (see below)

Storage: First 24 hours lot fee $20 | Day 2 thru day 5 = $25/day | Day 6+ = $40/day

Admin fee from budget for vehicles stored two or more days = $25

No other charges (other than tax) should be charged, like street cleaning.

12. Who do I contact if I need to get my pet licensed in West St. Paul?: Animal licenses can be obtained at City Hall Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.

13. How do I retrieve my property that was confiscated?: Please call the office 651-552-4200 before coming to the police department to retrieve property. The office staff can assist you with this question or direct you to an officer that can answer your questions.